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Circuit d'un mois en Australie English translation pending
bonjour tout le monde, nous souhaitons ma copine et moi decouvrir ce pays en malheureusement 30 jours. les kilomètres ne nous fait pas peur, on l'a deja fait pour un autre voyage (8000km en 30j).formule eco avec location voiture et camping.
On compte atterrir à brisbane, longer la cote jusqu'a Cairns et après je me pose des questions. Vaut-il mieux monter dans la region de darwin et reprendre l'avion pr brisbane? ou descendre sur la region d'alice springs et reprendre l'avion pr brisbane?
on préfere les grands espaces au villes et on est peu attiré par le mode de vie des aborigènes( pas trop de culturel!!!!). Dans ce dernier cas sur les compagnies low coast (jetstar et virgin blue) je ne trouve pas alice springs ou qqchose autour. je ne dois pas etre douer.
est ce que c'est réalisable en 1 mois, je ne suis qu'au debut de mes recherches et toutes les idées sont bonnes à prendre.
merci pour vos réponses
merci pour vos réponses
Quelle gare pour la train Delhi-Agra? English translation pending
Namaste !
Toujours dans me préparatifs pour mon imminente virée indienne (départ samedi 😛) j'ai à nouveau quelques petites questions "ferroviaires"... Étant donné que je serai à paharganj c'est bien la gare de old delhi à partir de laquelle je dois effectuer ma résa sur http://www.irctc.co.in/ ? Parce que sur le site il propose pas moins de 13 gares à delhi !
En ce qui concerne agra, il y a plusieurs choix: agra fort, agra cantt et agra city, laquelle de ces gares est la plus proche du taj mahal ?
Enfin j'ai fait une résa bombay thivim et j'ai opté pour Mumbai CST (CSTM) comme gare de départ, pouvez vous me confirmer si c'est bien la gare principale (la gare victoria) ?
Et enfin que me conseillez vous comme plage pratique à atteindre depuis thivim et sachant qu'on souhaite evidemment un superbe endroit mais avec également la possibilité de sortir un peu avec quelques bars et restos.
merci d'avance !
Toujours dans me préparatifs pour mon imminente virée indienne (départ samedi 😛) j'ai à nouveau quelques petites questions "ferroviaires"... Étant donné que je serai à paharganj c'est bien la gare de old delhi à partir de laquelle je dois effectuer ma résa sur http://www.irctc.co.in/ ? Parce que sur le site il propose pas moins de 13 gares à delhi !
En ce qui concerne agra, il y a plusieurs choix: agra fort, agra cantt et agra city, laquelle de ces gares est la plus proche du taj mahal ?
Enfin j'ai fait une résa bombay thivim et j'ai opté pour Mumbai CST (CSTM) comme gare de départ, pouvez vous me confirmer si c'est bien la gare principale (la gare victoria) ?
Et enfin que me conseillez vous comme plage pratique à atteindre depuis thivim et sachant qu'on souhaite evidemment un superbe endroit mais avec également la possibilité de sortir un peu avec quelques bars et restos.
merci d'avance !
Au secours!! krabi/ko phee pee ou koh phangan ou ko samet / ko chang? English translation pending
Bonjour à tout le monde !!!
j'ai eu beau parcourir le site en long, en large et en travers, conclusion : MES VACANCES SONT PAS ASSEZ LONGUES !!!!
telement de choses à voir en thailande !!!
Du coup je suis obligé de trancher et j'y arrive pas alors svp amis vf habitués de la thailande aidez moi !!!
voici mes données, je compte partir avec ma femme et mon fils de 6 ans du 9 au 20 avril 2009. J'aimerais que le fiston puisse faire une balade en éléphant et voir plein poissons avec son masque et tuba. Pour ma femme, je voudrais qu'elle puisse profiter de tout ce qui est bien-être (massage SPA) de qualité et qu'elle s en prenne plein les yeux niveau paysage et plage de rêves. Pour moi, vous aurez peut etre compris un peu de tout ça 😉 !! on a pas un budget enorme !! alors pour vous quel est le meilleur coin et si vous avez des adresses n'hesitez krabi / koh pee pee ? Koh samui / koh phangan ? ou koh samet / koh chang ? j'ai exclu Phuket parce que apparemment surpeuplé et plutot malsain
Merci d'avance d'au moins lire ce message et encore plus d'y répondre !! 🙂🙂🙂
voici mes données, je compte partir avec ma femme et mon fils de 6 ans du 9 au 20 avril 2009. J'aimerais que le fiston puisse faire une balade en éléphant et voir plein poissons avec son masque et tuba. Pour ma femme, je voudrais qu'elle puisse profiter de tout ce qui est bien-être (massage SPA) de qualité et qu'elle s en prenne plein les yeux niveau paysage et plage de rêves. Pour moi, vous aurez peut etre compris un peu de tout ça 😉 !! on a pas un budget enorme !! alors pour vous quel est le meilleur coin et si vous avez des adresses n'hesitez krabi / koh pee pee ? Koh samui / koh phangan ? ou koh samet / koh chang ? j'ai exclu Phuket parce que apparemment surpeuplé et plutot malsain
Merci d'avance d'au moins lire ce message et encore plus d'y répondre !! 🙂🙂🙂
Location d'appartement ou condo au mexique English translation pending
Bonjour J'aimerais savoir s'il est possible de louer un condo ou un appartement pour une ou deux semaines au Mexique (cancun ou riviera maya) ? Si oui Y en a-t-il parmis vous qui svaent comment chercher et comment trouver les meilleurs aubaines.
merci à l'avance pour votre aide
Sophie
Hôtel Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton ou Grand Palladium Jamaica? English translation pending
j'aimerais bien aller a un de c'est deux hotel mais je ne c'est pas lequel serais le mieux et si quelqu'un a été dans les st-1bed et les villa-hnym avec vue sur mer????et la nourriture ainsi que l animation??et quoi de bon a faire le jour comme le soir a proximité de l hotel??moi et mon copain aimerions beaucoup y aller 2 sem en janvier alors merci beaucoup de m aider dans mon choix!!😎
Arnaques à Cuba? English translation pending
Salut Tlm
Quelles sont les arnaques courantes a cuba?
Merci et bonne jrn
Quelles sont les arnaques courantes a cuba?
Merci et bonne jrn
Quel pays en visiter en Asie en février? English translation pending
Bonjour,
Nous souhaitons partir en février 2009 en Asie mais nous sommes très indécis quant au choix du pays.. Aussi, nous sommes à l'écoute de toutes vos suggestions en sachant que nous ne pouvons partir que 15 jours (2e quinzaine de février), que nous voulons éviter les éventuelles moussons et que notre voyage doit inclure un circuit (en individuel) d'environ 9 jours (sites culturels mais aussi beaux paysages, animaux éventuellement, ..) et environ 5 jours de balnéaire (nous partons avec des ados). Nous avions tout d'abord pensé à BALI mais à priori, ce n'est pas du tout la bonne saison. Sinon, le Vietnam, Cambodge (station balnéaire ?), Sri Lanka (avec extension Maldives ?), Malaisie ou encore l'Inde (mais pour ce dernier pays, y a-t'il des stations balnéaires ?). (Nous connaissons uniquement la Thaïlande dans cette région du monde). Merci à tous pour vos conseils et vos commentaires concernant vos coups de coeur ou au contraire vos déceptions..
Nous souhaitons partir en février 2009 en Asie mais nous sommes très indécis quant au choix du pays.. Aussi, nous sommes à l'écoute de toutes vos suggestions en sachant que nous ne pouvons partir que 15 jours (2e quinzaine de février), que nous voulons éviter les éventuelles moussons et que notre voyage doit inclure un circuit (en individuel) d'environ 9 jours (sites culturels mais aussi beaux paysages, animaux éventuellement, ..) et environ 5 jours de balnéaire (nous partons avec des ados). Nous avions tout d'abord pensé à BALI mais à priori, ce n'est pas du tout la bonne saison. Sinon, le Vietnam, Cambodge (station balnéaire ?), Sri Lanka (avec extension Maldives ?), Malaisie ou encore l'Inde (mais pour ce dernier pays, y a-t'il des stations balnéaires ?). (Nous connaissons uniquement la Thaïlande dans cette région du monde). Merci à tous pour vos conseils et vos commentaires concernant vos coups de coeur ou au contraire vos déceptions..
Croisière en Égypte début juillet English translation pending
Bonjour,
J'envisage de faire une croisière en Egypte, et plus particulièrement Les secrets de Kemet, avec Jet Tours. 😇 En revanche, je partirai a priori seule, ce qui m'inquiète un peu😕. Certains d'entre vous ont-ils déjà tenté l'aventure ? N'hésitez pas à me raconter votre expérience de voyage en Egypte, j'ai très envie de partir, mais je n'ai jamais tenté de faire un voyage organisé, encore mois en solo... Qu'en pensez-vous ? Merci d'avance pour vos conseils ! Manu
J'envisage de faire une croisière en Egypte, et plus particulièrement Les secrets de Kemet, avec Jet Tours. 😇 En revanche, je partirai a priori seule, ce qui m'inquiète un peu😕. Certains d'entre vous ont-ils déjà tenté l'aventure ? N'hésitez pas à me raconter votre expérience de voyage en Egypte, j'ai très envie de partir, mais je n'ai jamais tenté de faire un voyage organisé, encore mois en solo... Qu'en pensez-vous ? Merci d'avance pour vos conseils ! Manu
Retour du Playa Caleta à Varadero English translation pending
bonjour a tous, j ai passé une semaine au playa caleta du 8 au 15 janv. VOICI MES COMMENTAIRES; hotel ; bon service, la bouffe est bonne, un peu moins de choix que d en un 4 etoile, le resto a la carte est bon aussi. l hotel est propre . les ascenceur fonctionnaient tous . les boissons sont meilleur au lobby .ACTIVITÉ ; les spectacle le soir c est assez ordinaire, il y a un show dans la piscine, le lundi, tres bon. dans le jour c est assez tranquille .pas de discotheque a l hotel .. il y a des table de billard et de ping pong ...a la plage il y a des pédalos, kayak et catamaran....PLAGE ; l eau est clair comme du cristal, sa descent un peu vite quand on rentre dans l eau, il y a beaucoup de petit coquillage dans le sable, la plage serait plus propre si les gens ramasserait leur propre dechets...TEMPÉRATURE; super beau toute la semaine, chaud et ensolleiller, pas de vent, mer calme...SUNWING; tres bon service dans l avion, champagne, vin, repas chaud, personnel tres attentionnés, la meilleur compagnie que j ai pris jusqu a maintenant.EXCURSION; cette fois ci j ai fait le jeep safari, super !!! on visite la petite ferme d un paysan, on fait de la plongé en apné, on visite la grotte de saturno, on peut se baigner a l interieur, super beau. on mange sur un ranch et on peut faire de léquitation et du canot..on fait un tour de ponton sur une riviere, avec des musicien et du rhum. on fait 150 km dans les terre, en passant par la ville de matanzaz..j ai donné plein de jouet au enfants, il nous attende sur le bord du chemin, la place la plus pauvre c est au retour vers l hotel, juste avant d arriver..sa fait dure..OUFFF!! tous sa pour 71 pesos...nous avons loué des scooter aussi une autre journée 25 pesos pour 24 heure...pour aller en ville, c est 5 pesos par taxi..il y a des navette gratuite 4 fois par jour sauf le dimanche....nous avons passer une tres belle semaine..le seule point NEGATIF, cest que nous avons tomber dans les vacance des cegep, plein de jeunes entre 18 et 21 ans qui boivent jour et nuit et qui font la fete..on s est fait déranger quelque nuit, les jeunes criait et claquait les portes dans les corridor, les mur de l hotel sont pas trop insonoriser, on fesait marcher l air climatiser pour couper les bruits...ne pas prendre les 2 premiere semaine de janvier comme vacance, attendre vers la fin janvier...en gros, c est un bel hotel, bon service, bonne bouffe, bon rapport qualité prix..j ai payer 755$ taxe inclus..si vous avez des question sa me feras plaisir de vous répondre....😉
Hôtel H10 Punta Turquesa? English translation pending
Hola! Quelqu'un est-il revenu du H10 Punta Turquesa Cancun-Riviera Maya? Je désire partir fin janvier ou début février et mon coeur balance entre cet hôtel de Riviera Maya et deux autres de Cuba (une à Hoguin et l'autre à Cayo Largo) Alors vos commentaires seraient grandement appréciés pour que je me fasse une idée pour me décider... J'ai tellement hâte d'avoir les pieds dans le sable! 😎 Muchas Gracias!
Plongée en République Dominicaine English translation pending
Bonjour a tout le monde je prevoie de partir en republique dominicaine en septembre( je c je pren de l'avance 🙂) et mon ami aimerais fair de la plongée soumarine conaiseriez vous des coin pas mal pour cet activité dans le coin de punta cana? merci d'avance
En Thaïlande avec mon bébé? English translation pending
Bonjour, je partirais en Novembre en Thailande avec mon copain et ma petite fille de 5 mois. J'ai voyagé il y a 3 ans en thailande et en Inde mais comme je n'avais pas d'enfant, je n'ai pas porté attention a quelques détails pratico pratique pour le voyage avec bébé. Votre aide serait très apréciée. Nous prévoyons aller sur les iles du sud est(Ko phangan, Ko tao, etc)
Est-ce possible de se procurer de la purée pour bébé (si possible sans sel, sucre et épices)? Est-ce possible d'acheter des couches jettables sans parfum ou dois-je ammener mes couches lavables? Poussette ou porte bébé? Avez-vous des coins a suggérer pour être en paix avec les enfants? Avez-vous des bungalow avec cuisinette à me conseiller? Avez vous des conseils de vos propres expériences, des choses pratiques à ne pas oublier?
Tout conseil sera grandement apprécié,
Karine et Camélie
Est-ce possible de se procurer de la purée pour bébé (si possible sans sel, sucre et épices)? Est-ce possible d'acheter des couches jettables sans parfum ou dois-je ammener mes couches lavables? Poussette ou porte bébé? Avez-vous des coins a suggérer pour être en paix avec les enfants? Avez-vous des bungalow avec cuisinette à me conseiller? Avez vous des conseils de vos propres expériences, des choses pratiques à ne pas oublier?
Tout conseil sera grandement apprécié,
Karine et Camélie
Trains au nord du Vietnam English translation pending
quelqu'un a t il des infos sur les trains et autres tortillards au nord du vietnam
Bagages pour Cuba English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je ne demandais si certains d'entre vous n'utilisaient qu'une seule valise par couple pour aller à Cuba et un seul bagage à main. En partant qu'une semaine, moi et mon copain pensons prendre qu'une valise (qui respecte la grosseur et le poid maximum). Qu'en pensez-vous?
Merci de partager vos idées ou vos expériences.
Valou
Je ne demandais si certains d'entre vous n'utilisaient qu'une seule valise par couple pour aller à Cuba et un seul bagage à main. En partant qu'une semaine, moi et mon copain pensons prendre qu'une valise (qui respecte la grosseur et le poid maximum). Qu'en pensez-vous?
Merci de partager vos idées ou vos expériences.
Valou
Excursion des îles autour de Phuket English translation pending
Salut
C'est quoi les iles a conseiller (vu la beaute, nature....) qu'il faut absolument voir a phuket et autour.
Autre chose plus importante c'est de quelle facon chercher ca, J'ai lu beaucoup d'arnaque a ce sujet (des prix qui double ou meme plus..). Est ce qu'il faut passer par des agences ou autres ..c'est quoi le moyen le plus sure et moins chere.
Merci de vos conseils
Autre chose plus importante c'est de quelle facon chercher ca, J'ai lu beaucoup d'arnaque a ce sujet (des prix qui double ou meme plus..). Est ce qu'il faut passer par des agences ou autres ..c'est quoi le moyen le plus sure et moins chere.
Merci de vos conseils
Malaisie: Bornéo en neuf jours? English translation pending
bonjour a tous,
j'ai encore besoin d'un peu d'aide pour l'itineraire, maintenant, je pense aller sur bornéo 9 jours en voiture, et je pense plutot me concentrer sur l'etat de sarawak (de kuching à miri certainement)
que faire??????aurais je le temps de faire le parc de bako, niah et grotte mulu?
merciiiiiiii!!!!
j'ai encore besoin d'un peu d'aide pour l'itineraire, maintenant, je pense aller sur bornéo 9 jours en voiture, et je pense plutot me concentrer sur l'etat de sarawak (de kuching à miri certainement)
que faire??????aurais je le temps de faire le parc de bako, niah et grotte mulu?
merciiiiiiii!!!!
Carte de la ville de Chennai English translation pending
Bonjour a tous,
Je pars pour 8 mois en Inde dans environ 4 semaines pour faire un stage de 6 mois et visiter un peu ce pays! J'aimerai savoir si quelqu'un savait ou il est possible de trouver une carte précise de la ville de Chennai (Madras) ou si tous simplement quelqu'un en aurait une à me donner!!
Merci a tous pour vos commentaires sur la ville de Chennai!!
Je pars pour 8 mois en Inde dans environ 4 semaines pour faire un stage de 6 mois et visiter un peu ce pays! J'aimerai savoir si quelqu'un savait ou il est possible de trouver une carte précise de la ville de Chennai (Madras) ou si tous simplement quelqu'un en aurait une à me donner!!
Merci a tous pour vos commentaires sur la ville de Chennai!!
Itinéraire pour dix huit jours aux Philippines English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
grands habitués de l'Asie, notamment Thaïlande à de nombreuses reprises, Bruneï et Indonésie, avec ma copine, nous avons pris la décision d'aller visiter les Phlipinnes vers la mi Novembre.
J'ai cru comprendre que le cout de la vie y était sensiblement égale.
Nous aurions sur place en gros 16-19 jours (on attend de se faire un itinéraire approximatif pour réserver les billets d'avion...).
Nous sommes attirés surtout par la mer, la plongée, les bons petits resto de plage, les bar à la cool... Genre ambiance Ko Tao en Thaïlande, Gilli T en Indonésie...
Généralement, on loue une moto, ou un 4x4 pour se déplacer. On aimerait bouger un peu la premiere semaine (passer 1-3 nuit par endroit), et terminer au moins 1 semaine au même endroit pour se reposer.
Alors voilà, pourriez vous nous conseiller sur quoi faire et où aller sur place.
On arrive bien évidement à Manille. De là, combien de temps sur place? sachant que nous ne sommes pas des fans des grandes villes, visites et tout, ça va 1 journée, après, si c'est vraiment intéressant pourquoi pas... Le seul truc, c'est que j'aimerai me faire faire, "comme d'hab", des costumes sur mesure, vous avez des TRES BONNES adresses?
Concernant les déplacements à l'intérieur du pays, on prendra l'avion, pas envie de perdre trop de temps en car/bateau. Doit on réserver d'ici ou le mieux est sur place, comme en Indonésie?
On a un budjet confortable disons le, mais on ne cherche pas du tout le luxe, un petit bungalow avec l'eau courante nous suffit, s'il n'y a pas l'électricité la journée, c pas grave... eau chaude pareil. Du moment qu'on voit la mer en se réveillant ;)
Donc, on pensait faire 2 endroits
Arrivée Manille 1 endroit, mais où? et pas Jolo hein... Puis Palawan pour terminer, 7-10 jours?
Merci pour toutes vos aides, on essaiera d'acheter les billets d'avion d'ici 10 jours.
Nous aurions sur place en gros 16-19 jours (on attend de se faire un itinéraire approximatif pour réserver les billets d'avion...).
Nous sommes attirés surtout par la mer, la plongée, les bons petits resto de plage, les bar à la cool... Genre ambiance Ko Tao en Thaïlande, Gilli T en Indonésie...
Généralement, on loue une moto, ou un 4x4 pour se déplacer. On aimerait bouger un peu la premiere semaine (passer 1-3 nuit par endroit), et terminer au moins 1 semaine au même endroit pour se reposer.
Alors voilà, pourriez vous nous conseiller sur quoi faire et où aller sur place.
On arrive bien évidement à Manille. De là, combien de temps sur place? sachant que nous ne sommes pas des fans des grandes villes, visites et tout, ça va 1 journée, après, si c'est vraiment intéressant pourquoi pas... Le seul truc, c'est que j'aimerai me faire faire, "comme d'hab", des costumes sur mesure, vous avez des TRES BONNES adresses?
Concernant les déplacements à l'intérieur du pays, on prendra l'avion, pas envie de perdre trop de temps en car/bateau. Doit on réserver d'ici ou le mieux est sur place, comme en Indonésie?
On a un budjet confortable disons le, mais on ne cherche pas du tout le luxe, un petit bungalow avec l'eau courante nous suffit, s'il n'y a pas l'électricité la journée, c pas grave... eau chaude pareil. Du moment qu'on voit la mer en se réveillant ;)
Donc, on pensait faire 2 endroits
Arrivée Manille 1 endroit, mais où? et pas Jolo hein... Puis Palawan pour terminer, 7-10 jours?
Merci pour toutes vos aides, on essaiera d'acheter les billets d'avion d'ici 10 jours.
Séjour au bord de la mer aux Etats-Unis English translation pending
Bonjour, on désire partir 10 jours au États-Unis pour allez au bord de la mer.
On pensait allez à Virginia Beach ou en Caroline du Nord sauf qu'on s'est vite rendu compte que c'est extrèmement chère à VB.
On aimerait beaucoup louer un petit condo ou une "mounted cabins" proche de la plage (où quelque chose de pas trop chère (max 800$ US par semaine). On recherche une belle plage où l'eau est chaude à la fin juin.
On voudrait faire un maximum de 14-15 heures de route (à partir de Montréal).
Donc, si vous connaissez un petit coin de paradis, ça serait très apprécié !!! Merci.
On aimerait beaucoup louer un petit condo ou une "mounted cabins" proche de la plage (où quelque chose de pas trop chère (max 800$ US par semaine). On recherche une belle plage où l'eau est chaude à la fin juin.
On voudrait faire un maximum de 14-15 heures de route (à partir de Montréal).
Donc, si vous connaissez un petit coin de paradis, ça serait très apprécié !!! Merci.
Billet d'avion Montréal-Madagascar English translation pending
Je suis a la recherche de Québécois qui on fais l'expérience de l'achat d'un biller d'avion Montréal Madagascar. Et j'aurais plein de question pour eux.
Ou avez vous acheter votre billet d'avion a Montréal ? Combien de temps avent votre départ avez vous achetez votre billet avent votre départ? Avez vous acheté un billet d'avion Montréal directe Madagascar? Avez vous acheté un billet d'avion Montréal Paris Madagascar? Avez vous acheté un billet Montréal passer deux jour a Paris Madagascar avec air Madagascar? Car moi mon Target est Montréal Paris Tana et un autre vol pour Diego dans le nord de Madagascar.
Ou avez vous acheter votre billet d'avion a Montréal ? Combien de temps avent votre départ avez vous achetez votre billet avent votre départ? Avez vous acheté un billet d'avion Montréal directe Madagascar? Avez vous acheté un billet d'avion Montréal Paris Madagascar? Avez vous acheté un billet Montréal passer deux jour a Paris Madagascar avec air Madagascar? Car moi mon Target est Montréal Paris Tana et un autre vol pour Diego dans le nord de Madagascar.
Retour de croisière à bord du Navigator of the Seas (Royal Caribbean) English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
Nous arrivons de notre première croisière à bord du Navigator of the Seas / Royal Caribbean. Nous avons voyagé à travers le monde et définitivement, les croisières c'est la grosse vie et nous avons adoré.
Notre itinéraire était: Départ de Miami, Labadee à Haiti, Ocho Rios en Jamaique, Georgetown aux Iles Cayman, Cozumel au Mexique et retour à Miami.
Dans tous les ports, notre bateau était le plus gros et très luxueux. Le service fut impeccable bref, nous espérons refaire une autre croisière.
Des photographies sont disponibles si vous le désirez.
Chow
Nous arrivons de notre première croisière à bord du Navigator of the Seas / Royal Caribbean. Nous avons voyagé à travers le monde et définitivement, les croisières c'est la grosse vie et nous avons adoré.
Notre itinéraire était: Départ de Miami, Labadee à Haiti, Ocho Rios en Jamaique, Georgetown aux Iles Cayman, Cozumel au Mexique et retour à Miami.
Dans tous les ports, notre bateau était le plus gros et très luxueux. Le service fut impeccable bref, nous espérons refaire une autre croisière.
Des photographies sont disponibles si vous le désirez.
Chow
Hôtel à Riviera Maya? English translation pending
🙂allo je désire me rendre au mexique a riviera maya.Quel hotel serais la plus proche de certaine attractions.merci😏
Hôtel Playa Real 3* sup English translation pending
je compte y allée (20/09) mais j'aimerai avoir vos impressions sur cette hotel et ses environs!!!
merciiiiiiiii.....
merciiiiiiiii.....
Vos conseils pour la Crète English translation pending
🤪 merci à tous ceux qui connaissent la Crète de nous conseiller sur le climat en été, avez-vous de bons plans pour des locations? quels sont les plus jolis endroits calmes et assez authentiques? Des enfants de 13 et 15 ans aimeront-ils?
merci encore de nous aider!😊
merci encore de nous aider!😊
Second trip to Iceland
We stayed in Iceland from August 27 to September 13, 2023. Actually, this was our second trip to the island.
During our first visit, we rented a camper van from Snail Motorhome Rental, a family-run business that provided outstanding service.
Unfortunately, we discovered that this company no longer exists.
So, we rented a camper van through a third party, specifically via the Nordic Travel Group website.
We chose City Car Rental, located near Keflavik Airport, because the rental cost was really appealing.
Apart from the quality of the sleeping bags and the size of the pillows we rented, our experience with this company was very positive.
We noticed a significant increase in tourism since our last trip in 2015.
Several sites have been redeveloped, and parking is now paid in many places.
Accommodations have multiplied, not only near major cities but also in remote areas.
One notable advantage, however, was discovering the wide variety of food products available in supermarkets. In 2015, the selection was very limited.
I invite you to continue reading this travel journal and watch the videos that will let you explore this destination, which has everything to charm outdoor enthusiasts.
Videos are embedded throughout the summary. Click on the image to start the video.
To jump to a specific post, here are the relevant links:
Hlauptungufoss, Midfoss and Bruarfoss Geysir, Blesi and Strokkur Gullfoss Brúarhlöð Canyon Faxafoss Kiðjabergsvöllur – Belvedere Kerið Crater Reykjadalur Valley – Hike to the hot springs Seljalandsfoss Gljúfrabúi Waterfall Seljavallalaug – One of Iceland’s oldest geothermal pools Skógafoss – Fimmvörðuháls hiking trail (partial) Kvernufoss Plane wreck at Solheimasandur Dyrhólaey Peninsula Reynisfjara Beach – Puffins and seals Vík í Mýrdal Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon Skaftafell National Park – Svartifoss, Magnusarfoss & Hundafoss Svínafellsjökull Glacier Hofskirkja Church Fjallsárlón Glacial Lagoon (West) Fjallsárlón Glacial Lagoon (East) Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon Litlanefsfoss and Hengifoss Rjúkandi (Rjúkandafoss) Stuðlagil Canyon Selfoss and Dettifoss Krafla – Viti Crater Lake Krafla – Leirhnjúkur Lava Field Hverir Geothermal Site (Námafjall) Hverir – Hverarönd Geothermal Site – Blue Lagoon Grjótagjá – Hot Spring Cave Stóragjá – Hot Spring Cave Goðafoss Akureyri Zipline Hofsós – Pool by the Skagafjörður Fjord Víðimýrarkirkja Church Hvítserkur Rock – The Troll of Northwest Iceland Gislahellir (Gisli's Cave) Dynjandi (Fjallfoss) – One of Iceland’s most beautiful waterfalls Hellulaug (Natural hot spring pool) Stykkishólmur – Stykkishólmshöfn Port Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss Ólafsvík – Bugsfoss Lóndrangar Basalt Columns Arnarstapi Ytri-Tunga Farm – Seal watching Deildartunguhver Hot Spring Hraunfossar & Barnafoss Exploring Reykjavik Reykjavik – Whale Safari – Whale watching Raufarholshellir Lava Tunnel Gígvatnsvatn Lake (Green Lake/Graenevatn) Seltún Geothermal Site (Krýsuvík) Kleifarvatn Lake Blue Lagoon Thermal Spa Gunnuhver Geothermal Site Reykjanes Peninsula – Reykjanesviti Lighthouse Reykjanes Peninsula – Valahnúkamöl – Reykjanestá Ægissíðufoss Super Jeep excursion to Landmannalaugar Hiking in Landmannalaugar Scenery along the way
During our first visit, we rented a camper van from Snail Motorhome Rental, a family-run business that provided outstanding service.
Unfortunately, we discovered that this company no longer exists.
So, we rented a camper van through a third party, specifically via the Nordic Travel Group website.
We chose City Car Rental, located near Keflavik Airport, because the rental cost was really appealing.
Apart from the quality of the sleeping bags and the size of the pillows we rented, our experience with this company was very positive.
We noticed a significant increase in tourism since our last trip in 2015.
Several sites have been redeveloped, and parking is now paid in many places.
Accommodations have multiplied, not only near major cities but also in remote areas.
One notable advantage, however, was discovering the wide variety of food products available in supermarkets. In 2015, the selection was very limited.
I invite you to continue reading this travel journal and watch the videos that will let you explore this destination, which has everything to charm outdoor enthusiasts.
Videos are embedded throughout the summary. Click on the image to start the video.
To jump to a specific post, here are the relevant links:
Hlauptungufoss, Midfoss and Bruarfoss Geysir, Blesi and Strokkur Gullfoss Brúarhlöð Canyon Faxafoss Kiðjabergsvöllur – Belvedere Kerið Crater Reykjadalur Valley – Hike to the hot springs Seljalandsfoss Gljúfrabúi Waterfall Seljavallalaug – One of Iceland’s oldest geothermal pools Skógafoss – Fimmvörðuháls hiking trail (partial) Kvernufoss Plane wreck at Solheimasandur Dyrhólaey Peninsula Reynisfjara Beach – Puffins and seals Vík í Mýrdal Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon Skaftafell National Park – Svartifoss, Magnusarfoss & Hundafoss Svínafellsjökull Glacier Hofskirkja Church Fjallsárlón Glacial Lagoon (West) Fjallsárlón Glacial Lagoon (East) Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon Litlanefsfoss and Hengifoss Rjúkandi (Rjúkandafoss) Stuðlagil Canyon Selfoss and Dettifoss Krafla – Viti Crater Lake Krafla – Leirhnjúkur Lava Field Hverir Geothermal Site (Námafjall) Hverir – Hverarönd Geothermal Site – Blue Lagoon Grjótagjá – Hot Spring Cave Stóragjá – Hot Spring Cave Goðafoss Akureyri Zipline Hofsós – Pool by the Skagafjörður Fjord Víðimýrarkirkja Church Hvítserkur Rock – The Troll of Northwest Iceland Gislahellir (Gisli's Cave) Dynjandi (Fjallfoss) – One of Iceland’s most beautiful waterfalls Hellulaug (Natural hot spring pool) Stykkishólmur – Stykkishólmshöfn Port Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss Ólafsvík – Bugsfoss Lóndrangar Basalt Columns Arnarstapi Ytri-Tunga Farm – Seal watching Deildartunguhver Hot Spring Hraunfossar & Barnafoss Exploring Reykjavik Reykjavik – Whale Safari – Whale watching Raufarholshellir Lava Tunnel Gígvatnsvatn Lake (Green Lake/Graenevatn) Seltún Geothermal Site (Krýsuvík) Kleifarvatn Lake Blue Lagoon Thermal Spa Gunnuhver Geothermal Site Reykjanes Peninsula – Reykjanesviti Lighthouse Reykjanes Peninsula – Valahnúkamöl – Reykjanestá Ægissíðufoss Super Jeep excursion to Landmannalaugar Hiking in Landmannalaugar Scenery along the way
Family itinerary in Quebec in July: tips for finalizing the last leg after Parc du Bic
Hi there,
We’re heading to Quebec from July 7 to 21 with our two kids (ages 5 and 7) and my wife, and we’re putting together an itinerary while keeping some flexibility (though much less than we’d hoped, since we’re realizing accommodations are already filling up fast!).
Below is our draft plan—pretty far along since we’ve booked 9 out of 14 nights—but it’s definitely not perfect.
We’d love some advice on what to do after Parc du Bic (3 nights to improvise) before heading back to Parc Omega, where we’ve booked a tipi :-)
It seems clear that a 3-day Gaspésie loop isn’t doable (too bad about Percé and Parc Forillon, but I think we’re already covering a lot of ground with this route!). But what about the option of driving up to Sainte-Anne-des-Monts to spend a day in Parc de la Gaspésie before the (long) drive back, and still enjoying part of the coastal road, which looks stunning? Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
3 nights in Montreal (booked) Day 1 to 3 – July 7 to 9: Montreal
2 nights near Lac Saint-Charles, 20 min from Quebec City (booked) Day 4 – July 10: Montreal → Montmorency Falls → Quebec City (~3h drive) Day 5 – July 11: Quebec City
2 nights in the Saguenay region (booked) Day 6 – July 12: Quebec City → Baie-Saint-Paul → Canopée Lit (Saguenay), 20 min from Tadoussac Day 7 – July 13: Day in Tadoussac/Les Bergeronnes for a whale-watching excursion, then back toward the Saguenay Fjord for the evening and overnight stay
1 night in Parc du Bic (booked)
Day 8 – July 14: Ferry from Les Escoumins (2 PM) → Trois-Pistoles → Parc du Bic
3 nights to improvise—is it even feasible to go without reservations in July for a family of 4? Day 9 – July 15: Hikes/activities in Parc du Bic – overnight near Cap-Chat/Sainte-Anne-des-Monts??? Other ideas? Day 10 – July 16: Parc de la Gaspésie? Day 11 – July 17: More hikes? Then drive back toward the Mont-Joli area?
1 night at Parc Omega (booked)
Day 12 – July 18: Long drive back from Mont-Joli? Maybe via Kamouraska for a meal break, then overnight at Parc Omega
2 nights near Montreal or surrounding area
Day 13 – July 19: Visit Parc Omega, then a relaxed drive back via scenic routes to Montreal or nearby
Day 14 – July 20: Last day and night in Montreal or the suburbs, fun activities with the kids
Day 15 – July 21: Flight home in the evening
3 nights in Montreal (booked) Day 1 to 3 – July 7 to 9: Montreal
2 nights near Lac Saint-Charles, 20 min from Quebec City (booked) Day 4 – July 10: Montreal → Montmorency Falls → Quebec City (~3h drive) Day 5 – July 11: Quebec City
2 nights in the Saguenay region (booked) Day 6 – July 12: Quebec City → Baie-Saint-Paul → Canopée Lit (Saguenay), 20 min from Tadoussac Day 7 – July 13: Day in Tadoussac/Les Bergeronnes for a whale-watching excursion, then back toward the Saguenay Fjord for the evening and overnight stay
1 night in Parc du Bic (booked)
Day 8 – July 14: Ferry from Les Escoumins (2 PM) → Trois-Pistoles → Parc du Bic
3 nights to improvise—is it even feasible to go without reservations in July for a family of 4? Day 9 – July 15: Hikes/activities in Parc du Bic – overnight near Cap-Chat/Sainte-Anne-des-Monts??? Other ideas? Day 10 – July 16: Parc de la Gaspésie? Day 11 – July 17: More hikes? Then drive back toward the Mont-Joli area?
1 night at Parc Omega (booked)
Day 12 – July 18: Long drive back from Mont-Joli? Maybe via Kamouraska for a meal break, then overnight at Parc Omega
2 nights near Montreal or surrounding area
Day 13 – July 19: Visit Parc Omega, then a relaxed drive back via scenic routes to Montreal or nearby
Day 14 – July 20: Last day and night in Montreal or the suburbs, fun activities with the kids
Day 15 – July 21: Flight home in the evening
Albania in Autumn Colors
A new work assignment means our vacation dates can't stay the same.
We had planned to go to the Canary Islands, but flight prices are skyrocketing with this new holiday schedule.
So, I’m looking for an alternative to Gran Canaria and El Hierro and found two round-trip flights with Wizz Air to Tirana.
398 €, including baggage and seats—perfect!
Plus, the departure and return times are great, which is pretty rare for a low-cost flight!
All that’s left is to rent a car, plan the route, and book accommodations.
With two weeks, we’ll have to make some choices!
Here’s the final itinerary: Shkodra (2 nights), Valbonë (3 nights), Tirana (1 night), Lake Ohrid (1 night), Korçë (1 night), Përmet (1 night), Gjirokastër (1 night), Himarë (2 nights), Berat (2 nights), and Krujë (1 night).
A mix of countryside and small towns, a bit of the Mediterranean, and some mountains!
Late October isn’t the best season, so let’s keep our fingers crossed for the rest...

We had planned to go to the Canary Islands, but flight prices are skyrocketing with this new holiday schedule.
So, I’m looking for an alternative to Gran Canaria and El Hierro and found two round-trip flights with Wizz Air to Tirana.
398 €, including baggage and seats—perfect!
Plus, the departure and return times are great, which is pretty rare for a low-cost flight!
All that’s left is to rent a car, plan the route, and book accommodations.
With two weeks, we’ll have to make some choices!
Here’s the final itinerary: Shkodra (2 nights), Valbonë (3 nights), Tirana (1 night), Lake Ohrid (1 night), Korçë (1 night), Përmet (1 night), Gjirokastër (1 night), Himarë (2 nights), Berat (2 nights), and Krujë (1 night).
A mix of countryside and small towns, a bit of the Mediterranean, and some mountains!
Late October isn’t the best season, so let’s keep our fingers crossed for the rest...

A lovely wander at the mercy of the wind in this amazing Rajasthan
Hey there, forum friends 😉
Some of you have mentioned missing the activity on this Indian "page," so let’s try to liven things up a bit—with joy and good vibes (mandatory with me 😜). Plus, it’ll make Jojoone happy 😊.
As big lovers of India—we’ve been six times—my co-traveler husband and I decided to explore Rajasthan this time around. The reason we waited so long to come here? We were dreading the tourist crowds in this state. But thanks to the timing (late March to early April 2024, which is starting to get pretty hot) and Aleph’s great tips, we were *very* far from mass tourism.
We spent three weeks getting around on our own for transport: mostly taxis and trains.
And I’ll admit, we had a rather "Arabian Nights" experience, far from the "real" India (Marien, if you’re reading this 😉). So this travel journal makes no claims other than to share what we saw, experienced, and felt—with all our ignorance about this country (which I’m fully aware of).
But fair warning: I go overboard with emojis, and this journal is super casual because it’s the one I share, almost in "live" mode, with our loved ones.
So, if you’re here, consider yourself almost part of the family 😄.
See you soon and....
Some of you have mentioned missing the activity on this Indian "page," so let’s try to liven things up a bit—with joy and good vibes (mandatory with me 😜). Plus, it’ll make Jojoone happy 😊.
As big lovers of India—we’ve been six times—my co-traveler husband and I decided to explore Rajasthan this time around. The reason we waited so long to come here? We were dreading the tourist crowds in this state. But thanks to the timing (late March to early April 2024, which is starting to get pretty hot) and Aleph’s great tips, we were *very* far from mass tourism.
We spent three weeks getting around on our own for transport: mostly taxis and trains.
And I’ll admit, we had a rather "Arabian Nights" experience, far from the "real" India (Marien, if you’re reading this 😉). So this travel journal makes no claims other than to share what we saw, experienced, and felt—with all our ignorance about this country (which I’m fully aware of).
But fair warning: I go overboard with emojis, and this journal is super casual because it’s the one I share, almost in "live" mode, with our loved ones.
So, if you’re here, consider yourself almost part of the family 😄.
See you soon and....

A long journey around Australia
Sunday, October 1st, 2023
Mulhouse-London
We dumped our trash on our neighbors. We hugged, overflowing with emotion. Then Léa from Taxis S showed up. She knows us well. For ages, she’s been our driver. She was practically the official taxiwoman for the trips of the company where Dom and I met. She knew us when we were single! Almost teenagers! She knows everyone and fills in the biographies of people we’d forgotten.
Across the street, while we loaded the luggage, S., perched in his window frame, waved a handkerchief. This wasn’t just any trip.
Then things got tricky. It’s funny how fate sinks its teeth into our happy moments—there’s this whole intermediate phase where the poison seeps in unnoticed because you’re still in the dark...
First, there was a delay on our flight to London. Dom immediately went on high alert, while I stayed calm. In my mind, we had two hours. I knew we had to go from Terminal 5 to Terminal 4, but two hours—come on, that’s plenty, right?

Bad calculation! Because those two hours were between the first flight’s landing and the second’s takeoff. But flights close at least half an hour before departure. Getting from one terminal to another means taking a shuttle bus. We waited for the one going to Terminal 4... until a young guy paid to direct people (who hadn’t seen us) informed us it was no longer possible to access Terminal 4 without going through Terminal 2 first for a connection! That really cranked up the pressure. We started installing a mental countdown with a programmed explosion at the end—guaranteed stress with added beads of sweat. The terminal bus was driven by a young Pakistani guy. We were *so* tense we bombarded him with our frantic, repetitive questions. “So? When are we getting there? What’s happening? Why aren’t we moving?” Our eyes were glued to our watches. The poor guy knew. Perfectly. Because it was obvious—no way around it. We weren’t going to make it. It was impossible. But Dom and I stubbornly refused to believe it. Then the kid stopped the bus. Me, hysterical: “What are you doing? What’s going on? Our plane takes off in... in... 4 minutes!!!! We’re gonna miss iiiiiit!” He wasn’t calm either. “You’ve already missed it!” He explained we had to cross a zone that required an escort car to clear a path through the runways. Impossible to do without. It’s forbidden. We had to WAIT (!!!). Then he got a radio call—he had to rush to Terminal 3 to pick up a passenger who was *super* tight on time. “Amir!!!! It’s RIGHT NOW!” they yelled in his already-red ears, thanks to the complaints of two hysterical Frenchies. Dom and I were in overdrive, hallucinating! We wanted to stop him, maybe even hit him to prevent him from turning around. He picked up the girl, whom we instantly hated like the most despicable witch. I turned on my data, searched for Malaysia Airlines’ number at Terminal 4, called, and actually got someone—quite a feat. A woman cut off my frantic rambling with a blunt “It’s over, the check-in is closed, the plane is about to take off.” I heard her but refused to accept it. I yelled, “We’re coming!” She shot back her monolithic “It’s over.” Finally at the doors of that damn Terminal 4, we ran—*really* ran—a marathon, Gate 6, security checks, pat-downs, “Take off your belts,” we asked questions, everyone seemed confident, we ran with one hand holding up our pants, the other clutching our belt, Gate 6—the room was empty. A girl was sitting there, calmly on the phone. We pounced on her. She calmed us down. Little by little, the light came back. Our brains rebooted. We finally understood it was over. We’d have to start crafting a new plan with the new reality. It started with a return to Terminal 5 to talk to British Airways, which took a good hour. With the same driver as before. We were alone with him. He took the time to apologize, to assure us it wasn’t his fault, that our problem had no solution, that nothing could’ve changed the outcome. At BA, we were exhausted. We were greeted by a handsome young man in a navy-blue uniform with gold stripes everywhere. We could’ve made a scene, but we were just relieved to find someone who’d take charge of our story. It was a minimal response, but it was *a* response. I suppose we could’ve demanded a business-class upgrade or a free trip, but we were just happy with a few vouchers for food, a hotel room with breakfast, and a little bag with plastic toys, a razor, toothbrush, hygiene products, and a T-shirt... Trinkets... But we were fine with it all—we said thank you eagerly because the essential was assured. He found us seats on flights tomorrow. *Tomorrow.* We were afraid to hope! We had the exact same flights but a day later. The same crappy times, but it was all good. We felt saved from the shipwreck, like survivors. - And what about the luggage? - .... !!!!
Monday, October 2nd, 2023 London - Kuala Lumpur
It wasn’t the Ritz, but with exhaustion on our side, we slept well. The continental breakfast was way better than we’d expected from an Ibis Budget. Still, it wasn’t enough to restore my joy for life. The course correction had turned into an arduous obstacle course. I scoured the car rental site every which way. Couldn’t reschedule the car. I’d done it before, but this time... Not to mention the laptop battery was complaining—the Brits have this quirk of making their power outlets incompatible with our chargers. Frustrated, I called them but ended up with a girl who declared herself incompetent and offered to have someone from Avis in Perth call me back—someone who’d supposedly handle rentals better. I decided to wait while taking a bath. Barely settled in, the phone rang. I was soaking wet, of course, and asked Dom to answer. Unfortunately, she’s known for disliking my phone, and in a clumsy move, she hung up. We got annoyed. She put dry towels on the edge of the bathtub, but—another false move—they fell in the water. The phone rang again... I completely redid the plans for the next two days, then transferred the files to my phone to consult them later offline. I plugged in my USB cable... *Plop!* The battery died abruptly—my PC shut down without any of the usual polite warnings! I looked around, hoping to find someone to strangle... Long story short, you can tell the day started under the worst omens. I was in a foul mood and spread my bad vibes to Dominique, who was initially in much better spirits... I called Mastercard, hoping to get a refund for the non-refundable night in Perth we’d already paid for. Same old song: “We’ll call you back”... Then... I’ll cut it short—buses, trains, lots of waiting... We rushed to reach the infamous Terminal 4.

We tried new options and convinced ourselves that a delayed departure flight is unrecoverable, no matter the scenario. We were furious that BA hadn’t bothered to tell us, leaving us to run around like rats in a burning house.
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 Kuala Lumpur-Perth
The flight was pretty nice. 13 hours, though. Dom and I were facing each other across the aisle. We could get up easily whenever we wanted without bothering anyone and chat when we felt like it. Besides, their chicken was amazing. They were kind enough to offer Dom a truly remarkable glass of rum. Good movies too, including the excellent *Prisoners* by Denis Villeneuve. At KL, during boarding, we developed a nagging worry about our luggage. We checked with some Malaysian Airlines staff. I sensed their hesitation. They made calls. Then changed their minds, giving us smiles and thumbs up...
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 Perth
*Happy is the man who, like Ulysses, has had a fine voyage.* Well, for us, it wasn’t that. Finally arrived, we experienced the loneliness of tourists watching the baggage carousel spin, emptying of its precious containers one by one, until only a handful of travelers were left, staring at each other in disbelief. Without luggage, you’re kinda screwed. Not even a change of socks—our feet had been swimming in the same shoes for 3 days. No adapter, so no laptop. No toiletries. We could’ve cried! The lost luggage guy played his part. If you want compensation, fill out the disclaimer on the website made for that. And then, “Don’t worry, your luggage will arrive tomorrow!” “Don’t worry?!” From the start of the trip, we’ve been jerked around, fed lies. Tomorrow is the *absolute* last chance to get them back. Beyond that, we’d have to scramble a whole new trip. And lose a lot in the process! I have no idea how to go about it. Tomorrow... OMG... Tomorrow... We landed at 1 AM. Avis, the car rental place, opens at 6:30. Luckily, we found some decent breakfast. It cheered us up and gave us a second wind. Incorrigible, we started believing again! Well, then we just killed time. What else was there to do?

In front of Avis’s little shack, we were freezing. We’d been there since dawn. The girl who showed up, a Latina, immediately saw us as a nuisance who’d ruin her hopes of a peaceful start. Her face and tone were as unwelcoming as possible. You know us—it ended with hugs. She gave us a gorgeous, brand-new car! A hybrid with ultra-sophisticated features, all buttons you shouldn’t touch if you want to drive this thing without causing irreparable damage! We’re off! Driving on the left is easy at first. You think about it constantly. It’s counterintuitive, it takes effort. It’s later, when you get used to it and confidence sets in, that it becomes dangerous—old reflexes can send you into a wall. Anyway, the car and I immediately clicked.
In Perth, underground parking next to the hotel, friendly welcome—we ended up forgetting all the morning’s mishaps. Should we go sightseeing?
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Across the street, while we loaded the luggage, S., perched in his window frame, waved a handkerchief. This wasn’t just any trip.
Then things got tricky. It’s funny how fate sinks its teeth into our happy moments—there’s this whole intermediate phase where the poison seeps in unnoticed because you’re still in the dark...
First, there was a delay on our flight to London. Dom immediately went on high alert, while I stayed calm. In my mind, we had two hours. I knew we had to go from Terminal 5 to Terminal 4, but two hours—come on, that’s plenty, right?

Bad calculation! Because those two hours were between the first flight’s landing and the second’s takeoff. But flights close at least half an hour before departure. Getting from one terminal to another means taking a shuttle bus. We waited for the one going to Terminal 4... until a young guy paid to direct people (who hadn’t seen us) informed us it was no longer possible to access Terminal 4 without going through Terminal 2 first for a connection! That really cranked up the pressure. We started installing a mental countdown with a programmed explosion at the end—guaranteed stress with added beads of sweat. The terminal bus was driven by a young Pakistani guy. We were *so* tense we bombarded him with our frantic, repetitive questions. “So? When are we getting there? What’s happening? Why aren’t we moving?” Our eyes were glued to our watches. The poor guy knew. Perfectly. Because it was obvious—no way around it. We weren’t going to make it. It was impossible. But Dom and I stubbornly refused to believe it. Then the kid stopped the bus. Me, hysterical: “What are you doing? What’s going on? Our plane takes off in... in... 4 minutes!!!! We’re gonna miss iiiiiit!” He wasn’t calm either. “You’ve already missed it!” He explained we had to cross a zone that required an escort car to clear a path through the runways. Impossible to do without. It’s forbidden. We had to WAIT (!!!). Then he got a radio call—he had to rush to Terminal 3 to pick up a passenger who was *super* tight on time. “Amir!!!! It’s RIGHT NOW!” they yelled in his already-red ears, thanks to the complaints of two hysterical Frenchies. Dom and I were in overdrive, hallucinating! We wanted to stop him, maybe even hit him to prevent him from turning around. He picked up the girl, whom we instantly hated like the most despicable witch. I turned on my data, searched for Malaysia Airlines’ number at Terminal 4, called, and actually got someone—quite a feat. A woman cut off my frantic rambling with a blunt “It’s over, the check-in is closed, the plane is about to take off.” I heard her but refused to accept it. I yelled, “We’re coming!” She shot back her monolithic “It’s over.” Finally at the doors of that damn Terminal 4, we ran—*really* ran—a marathon, Gate 6, security checks, pat-downs, “Take off your belts,” we asked questions, everyone seemed confident, we ran with one hand holding up our pants, the other clutching our belt, Gate 6—the room was empty. A girl was sitting there, calmly on the phone. We pounced on her. She calmed us down. Little by little, the light came back. Our brains rebooted. We finally understood it was over. We’d have to start crafting a new plan with the new reality. It started with a return to Terminal 5 to talk to British Airways, which took a good hour. With the same driver as before. We were alone with him. He took the time to apologize, to assure us it wasn’t his fault, that our problem had no solution, that nothing could’ve changed the outcome. At BA, we were exhausted. We were greeted by a handsome young man in a navy-blue uniform with gold stripes everywhere. We could’ve made a scene, but we were just relieved to find someone who’d take charge of our story. It was a minimal response, but it was *a* response. I suppose we could’ve demanded a business-class upgrade or a free trip, but we were just happy with a few vouchers for food, a hotel room with breakfast, and a little bag with plastic toys, a razor, toothbrush, hygiene products, and a T-shirt... Trinkets... But we were fine with it all—we said thank you eagerly because the essential was assured. He found us seats on flights tomorrow. *Tomorrow.* We were afraid to hope! We had the exact same flights but a day later. The same crappy times, but it was all good. We felt saved from the shipwreck, like survivors. - And what about the luggage? - .... !!!!

Monday, October 2nd, 2023 London - Kuala Lumpur

It wasn’t the Ritz, but with exhaustion on our side, we slept well. The continental breakfast was way better than we’d expected from an Ibis Budget. Still, it wasn’t enough to restore my joy for life. The course correction had turned into an arduous obstacle course. I scoured the car rental site every which way. Couldn’t reschedule the car. I’d done it before, but this time... Not to mention the laptop battery was complaining—the Brits have this quirk of making their power outlets incompatible with our chargers. Frustrated, I called them but ended up with a girl who declared herself incompetent and offered to have someone from Avis in Perth call me back—someone who’d supposedly handle rentals better. I decided to wait while taking a bath. Barely settled in, the phone rang. I was soaking wet, of course, and asked Dom to answer. Unfortunately, she’s known for disliking my phone, and in a clumsy move, she hung up. We got annoyed. She put dry towels on the edge of the bathtub, but—another false move—they fell in the water. The phone rang again... I completely redid the plans for the next two days, then transferred the files to my phone to consult them later offline. I plugged in my USB cable... *Plop!* The battery died abruptly—my PC shut down without any of the usual polite warnings! I looked around, hoping to find someone to strangle... Long story short, you can tell the day started under the worst omens. I was in a foul mood and spread my bad vibes to Dominique, who was initially in much better spirits... I called Mastercard, hoping to get a refund for the non-refundable night in Perth we’d already paid for. Same old song: “We’ll call you back”... Then... I’ll cut it short—buses, trains, lots of waiting... We rushed to reach the infamous Terminal 4.

We tried new options and convinced ourselves that a delayed departure flight is unrecoverable, no matter the scenario. We were furious that BA hadn’t bothered to tell us, leaving us to run around like rats in a burning house.
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 Kuala Lumpur-Perth
The flight was pretty nice. 13 hours, though. Dom and I were facing each other across the aisle. We could get up easily whenever we wanted without bothering anyone and chat when we felt like it. Besides, their chicken was amazing. They were kind enough to offer Dom a truly remarkable glass of rum. Good movies too, including the excellent *Prisoners* by Denis Villeneuve. At KL, during boarding, we developed a nagging worry about our luggage. We checked with some Malaysian Airlines staff. I sensed their hesitation. They made calls. Then changed their minds, giving us smiles and thumbs up...
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 Perth
*Happy is the man who, like Ulysses, has had a fine voyage.* Well, for us, it wasn’t that. Finally arrived, we experienced the loneliness of tourists watching the baggage carousel spin, emptying of its precious containers one by one, until only a handful of travelers were left, staring at each other in disbelief. Without luggage, you’re kinda screwed. Not even a change of socks—our feet had been swimming in the same shoes for 3 days. No adapter, so no laptop. No toiletries. We could’ve cried! The lost luggage guy played his part. If you want compensation, fill out the disclaimer on the website made for that. And then, “Don’t worry, your luggage will arrive tomorrow!” “Don’t worry?!” From the start of the trip, we’ve been jerked around, fed lies. Tomorrow is the *absolute* last chance to get them back. Beyond that, we’d have to scramble a whole new trip. And lose a lot in the process! I have no idea how to go about it. Tomorrow... OMG... Tomorrow... We landed at 1 AM. Avis, the car rental place, opens at 6:30. Luckily, we found some decent breakfast. It cheered us up and gave us a second wind. Incorrigible, we started believing again! Well, then we just killed time. What else was there to do?


In front of Avis’s little shack, we were freezing. We’d been there since dawn. The girl who showed up, a Latina, immediately saw us as a nuisance who’d ruin her hopes of a peaceful start. Her face and tone were as unwelcoming as possible. You know us—it ended with hugs. She gave us a gorgeous, brand-new car! A hybrid with ultra-sophisticated features, all buttons you shouldn’t touch if you want to drive this thing without causing irreparable damage! We’re off! Driving on the left is easy at first. You think about it constantly. It’s counterintuitive, it takes effort. It’s later, when you get used to it and confidence sets in, that it becomes dangerous—old reflexes can send you into a wall. Anyway, the car and I immediately clicked.
In Perth, underground parking next to the hotel, friendly welcome—we ended up forgetting all the morning’s mishaps. Should we go sightseeing?

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Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Koh Samui in summer
Hi everyone, I’ve spent two solid months reading the Lonely Planet and pretty much every post about Thailand here, plus French and English blogs. Now I’d love to get your expert opinions on our itinerary.
We’re heading off in August 2025 with our 7-year-old daughter. We only have a maximum of three weeks off, and I’m keeping an eye on flight prices before booking (1400 € per person really stings 😕).
So here’s what I’ve planned—let me know if you spot any major issues or if I’ve been way too "optimistic."
D1 - Arrival in Bangkok / rest, quick visit, overnight stay D2 - More temple visits, etc. D3 - Morning flight to Chiang Mai D4 - More Chiang Mai sightseeing D5 - Day trip to Chiang Rai (guided tour to book: blue and white temple), return to Chiang Mai late in the evening D6 - More Chiang Mai visits / Elephant Nature Park in the afternoon D7 - Morning flight to Koh Samui, sightseeing D8 to D10 - More Koh Samui visits D11 to D13 - Ferry to Koh Phangan D14 to D15 - Ferry to Koh Tao D16 - Return to Koh Samui, then flight to Bangkok D17 - Day trip to Ayutthaya, return to Bangkok in the evening D18 - Flight back to France :(
I know a lot of you recommend heading straight to Chiang Mai to recover from the international flight, but my partner and I NEVER sleep on planes (personally, I’ve been flying to Taiwan since I was little and have never slept more than an hour on a 14-hour flight...), so it’s essential for us to rest upon arrival . That’s also why I opted for domestic flights instead of the sleeper train—I know we’d lose over 10 hours and wouldn’t be able to rest properly in those conditions. And I’m sure you’ll also say BKK > North > South is too much for three weeks, but I really want to see as much as possible. Given how much the flights will cost, I’m not sure when we’ll be able to come back 🏴☠️.
So, questions: 1. Since we’ll only be in Bangkok for a maximum of two nights and need to easily reach the airport with luggage (and a child), which neighborhood should we prioritize? We’d love to experience the evening vibe of Asian night markets, ideally within walking distance of the hotel or just a few metro stops away. I’ve looked at Chinatown, but the BTS seems far... Should we go for somewhere near BTS Saphan Taksin or BTS Krungthonburi? But is the area lively in the evening with food courts, etc.? We’d also like to treat ourselves to a hotel with a pool.
2. Have we planned too many days in the south? Should I skip Koh Tao and just do Koh Samui + Koh Phangan? My partner and daughter aren’t strong swimmers, so we’re looking for beautiful beaches without too much current. Crowded beaches don’t bother us—we just want stunning turquoise waters without killer waves . Going all the way to Koh Tao and then back to Koh Samui to catch the flight to Bangkok seems too stressful. Is it still possible these days (I haven’t seen any recent posts on this) to head to Koh Samui in August and decide on the spot how many nights to spend in Koh Phangan or Koh Tao based on how we feel, booking hotels as we go? Or is that too risky?
If you have any better suggestions for fitting all this in while reducing internal flights, I’m all ears for your great tips
D1 - Arrival in Bangkok / rest, quick visit, overnight stay D2 - More temple visits, etc. D3 - Morning flight to Chiang Mai D4 - More Chiang Mai sightseeing D5 - Day trip to Chiang Rai (guided tour to book: blue and white temple), return to Chiang Mai late in the evening D6 - More Chiang Mai visits / Elephant Nature Park in the afternoon D7 - Morning flight to Koh Samui, sightseeing D8 to D10 - More Koh Samui visits D11 to D13 - Ferry to Koh Phangan D14 to D15 - Ferry to Koh Tao D16 - Return to Koh Samui, then flight to Bangkok D17 - Day trip to Ayutthaya, return to Bangkok in the evening D18 - Flight back to France :(
I know a lot of you recommend heading straight to Chiang Mai to recover from the international flight, but my partner and I NEVER sleep on planes (personally, I’ve been flying to Taiwan since I was little and have never slept more than an hour on a 14-hour flight...), so it’s essential for us to rest upon arrival . That’s also why I opted for domestic flights instead of the sleeper train—I know we’d lose over 10 hours and wouldn’t be able to rest properly in those conditions. And I’m sure you’ll also say BKK > North > South is too much for three weeks, but I really want to see as much as possible. Given how much the flights will cost, I’m not sure when we’ll be able to come back 🏴☠️.
So, questions: 1. Since we’ll only be in Bangkok for a maximum of two nights and need to easily reach the airport with luggage (and a child), which neighborhood should we prioritize? We’d love to experience the evening vibe of Asian night markets, ideally within walking distance of the hotel or just a few metro stops away. I’ve looked at Chinatown, but the BTS seems far... Should we go for somewhere near BTS Saphan Taksin or BTS Krungthonburi? But is the area lively in the evening with food courts, etc.? We’d also like to treat ourselves to a hotel with a pool.
2. Have we planned too many days in the south? Should I skip Koh Tao and just do Koh Samui + Koh Phangan? My partner and daughter aren’t strong swimmers, so we’re looking for beautiful beaches without too much current. Crowded beaches don’t bother us—we just want stunning turquoise waters without killer waves . Going all the way to Koh Tao and then back to Koh Samui to catch the flight to Bangkok seems too stressful. Is it still possible these days (I haven’t seen any recent posts on this) to head to Koh Samui in August and decide on the spot how many nights to spend in Koh Phangan or Koh Tao based on how we feel, booking hotels as we go? Or is that too risky?
If you have any better suggestions for fitting all this in while reducing internal flights, I’m all ears for your great tips